Series ii tube amplifier 12 pages amplifier dynaco stereo 70 restoration manual 20 pages amplifier dynaco pat5 assembly manual. Dynaco st70 series 3 stereo integrated tube amplifier. Dynaco st 70 ii schematic owners manual dynaco st70 schematic assembly. Dynaco st70 7199el34pp valve amplifier, amplifier, electronic. Dynaco amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. If you look at the prices of the sv, the price is not entry level anymore if. All parts needed for a complete upgraded dynaco st 70 type kit except for the tubes. The dynaco dynakit mark iii is a monoblock amplifier with a 6an8 input stage and a pushpull kt88 output stage. Dynaco double boxed the amp, which is a good thing since there is less of a chance of damage. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book.
Dynacos st70 series 3 stereo tube amplifier produces 35 watts per channel stereo and switchable between both 4 and 8 ohm outputs. It follows the original wire hole layout, but it was modified to use widely available 6gh8 6gh8a 6kd8 ecf82 tubes instead of the obsolete and hard to find 7199 tubes. I have one of the original st70 maps, although with a different driver board. One of the most frequent failures in the dynaco st70 is the original quad electrolytic capacitor. Of all the audio manufacturers, both past and present, dynaco is admitedly my favorite. The st 70 series 3 tube amplifier is 35 wattsperchannel and switchable between both 4 and 8 ohm outputs. The tubes4hifi version was done in a similar manner to this. Dynaco stereo 70 manual stereo power amplifier kit. Dynaco st70 series 3 tube power amplifier the absolute. Bigger power transformer, bigger capacitance, solid state rectification. The fact is, whether we employ 2, 3 or 4 driver tubes in the design makes very. The unweighted wideband sn ratio of the st70 ii measured 60db, referenced to 1w into 8 ohms. Below you will found our manuals on the dynaco st70. Dynaco st70 series 2 around 1990, panor corporation introduced a highly revised and improved modelof the dynaco classic st70 under the name st70 series 2.
It was arguably the best selling power amplifier of all time, and is arguably the most maligned such device as well. The schematic is a technical drawing or diagram of your system, a perfect supplement to the service manual. Dynaco st70 series ii tube amplifier near mint tube. Dynaco stereo 70 series ii amplifier manual keywords.
Pan orient corporation panor bought the dynaco trademark in the 90s and was using 6gh8a tubes in dynaco st 70 series ii amplifiers. If the page is blank click here original dynaco st70 manual. Dynaco dynakit stereo 70 st70 tube amplifier schematic and. Below you will found our manuals on the dynaco st70 mk2. In part ii, i will go into detail about the similarities and differences in circuitry between these two versions of. But its shy a couple of valves, which suggests some solidstatery to. Dynaco mark iii poseidon board vs original dynaco 6ana driver board. Offered is a fairly rare early 90s reissue of the dynaco st 70 stereo amplifier for parts, restoration or diy project. The filters, placed directly after the input rca jacks, consist of a series 0. Evrybody seems to believe that dynaco st70 and pas3 are entry level for highend audio enthusiasts at low budget. Nov 15, 2017 more than 80% of the sound from a classic symphony orchestra comes from the horn or reed section. Sep 21, 2016 back in april we reported on the return of two iconic brandshafler and dynaco under the aegis of radial engineering. Dynaco pas 3 series ii schematic owners manual dynaco pas 3x schematic owners manual dynaco pas 4 schematic owners manual.
Scan of the dynaco dynakit stereo 70 st70 tube amplifier schematic from the instructions manual. Note that is the st70s 7199 tubes were discontinued is production a long time ago and the popular mod is to use 6gh8a instead. Dynaco pas 3 series ii schematic owners manual dynaco pas 3x. In fact, there are tens of thousands of the original dynaco tube amplifiers still in use around the world. Dynaco st 70 ii schematic owners manual dynaco st70 schematic assembly manual dynakit sca 35 schematic assembly manual. Dynaco st70 6gh8 6gh8a ecf82 driver board pcb pc3 kit. New dynaco st 70 series ii vs original st70 part i italian version if there is one name in hifi which is synonomous with excellent sound, and at the same time with excellent price, that name is dynaco. Dynaco stereo 70 series ii amplifier manual created date.
We hope this web page and the hints it offers could make it easier. Comments are closed, but you can leave a trackback. The dynaco stereo 400 is a basic power amplifier employing all silicon solid state devices. This was the early 90s reissue of this classic by the panor company of new. Unfollow dynaco st70 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The dynaco dynakit mark iii amplifier is rated at 60 watts. I then had the urge to try this schematic on a pair of heathkit w7s. Follow any comments here with the rss feed for this post. Some of you have complained that you want more meat technical information on audio equipment. An amplifier as faithful to the original st70 but incorporating the improvements of that have been done to it by the audio community but using no new old stock parts. Much better schematic for one channel of reformed st70 amp, with cathode. Legendary dynaco st70 has been relaunched the absolute sound. Dynaco dynakit stereo 70 tube amplifier schematic and manual electronic circuit projects, electronic.
New dynaco st70 series 3 steve hoffman music forums. Congratulations on your choice of the dynaco series ii stereo 70 tube amplifier. Review new dynaco st70 series 3 steve hoffman music. The output transformers are missing and the main pc board has suffered damage, otherwise the unit is complete as shown in the photos. Dynaco stereo 70 manual stereo power amplifier kit hifi. Worse, direct replacements are both expensive and offer no improvement in reliability. Ive designed a replacement capacitor board for the st70. They were originally built from 1959 up to the early 90s and according to wikipedia over 300,000 st70s were produced, this is an amazing number of amps, and thanks to this huge volume of these fine amps in the field, an entire industry has sprung up around this amp.
This introduces another large low frequency rolloff within the feedback loop. Dynaco s st 70 series 3 stereo tube amplifier produces 35 watts per channel stereo and switchable between both 4 and 8 ohm outputs. Hard to find parts including dynakit original dropin replacement components typically ship within 24 hours of ordering. Back in april we reported on the return of two iconic brandshafler and dynaco under the aegis of radial engineering. In addition, we offer an array of new select dynakit classic vacuum tube.
Here at dynakit you will find the right parts to restore, repair or upgrade your original dynaco vacuum tube amplifier. Below is a description by the audio engineer who performed the update. One of my designer buddies just informed me that a canadian company will be reintroducing the dynaco st70 as a series 3 model in july. Probably, this is true on the original dynaco st 70 and pas preamp but not on the series ii models. St70 series 3 advanced classic tube aplifier dynaco. Dynaco stereo 70 series 2 for sale canuck audio mart. Download the dynaco st70 manuals for free hifi manuals.
They include 46 transistors, 47 diodes, 2 silicon controlled rectifiers, and 4 integrated circuits. It uses a patented circuit of outstanding performance characteristics, along with top quality parts, including the new dynaco superfidelity a470 transformers the finest available. In fig1, 1999, i used 5 watt 39v zener diodes in series with 47r 5w across. On the other hand, i would strongly recommend a power supply upgrade at the same time you do an input board. New dynaco st 70 series ii vs original st 70 part ii italian version in part i of this article, we looked at the history of the dynaco st 70 and some basic differences between the series ii and the original st 70. Modifications for the dynaco st70 basic amplifier stock amplifier shown. The friendly fedex deliverer dropped off a new dynaco st 70 series 3 at my home yesterday.
The company was incorporated in october 1955, with business premises located at 617 n. At first glance, the shipping box appeared very large for what id consider a smallmedium sized amp. Using classa pushpull stereo topography, versions of this amplifier in the past have been characterized as a robust, with a reliable design of exceptional value. The dynaco st 70 surely must represent the greatest amplification paradox of all time.
This amp was designed to be inexpensive and to get maximum performance for dollar paid. View and download dynaco stereo 70 owners manual online. The measured specifications show that the stereo 70 is an amplifier of unequalled performance, and its listening quality is also unrivalled by any regardless of. The canadian company is making good on its promise to reintroduce the legendary dynaco st70 tube amplifier. Our famous original dyna st70 rebuild plans from audio basics, july, 1982 article by frank van alstine. Pan orient corporation panor bought the dynaco trademark in the 90s and was using 6gh8a tubes in dynaco st70 series ii amplifiers. Legendary dynaco st70 has been relaunched the absolute. For a generation who adored it, there have been those in following generations who are quite vocal about it, to the point that the only. Another option is to build up the power supply from the various replacement capacitors making. Increases both the capacitance and voltage rating to 600 vdc. This classic tube amplifier used to be the best value on the block. I opened the shipping box and i find a boxwithinabox.
Offered is a fairly rare early 90s reissue of the dynaco st70 stereo amplifier for parts, restoration or diy project. The scan below is the dynaco dynakit mark iii tube amplifier schematic from the instructions manual. New dynaco st 70 series ii vs original st70 tntaudio. May 09, 2016 one of my designer buddies just informed me that a canadian company will be reintroducing the dynaco st 70 as a series 3 model in july.
In the case of the dynaco st70 for example see attached schematic coupling capacitors c10 and c11 are 0. This is because this class of instrument also radiates more efficiently into the auditorium and at a frequency range at which the human ear is most sensitive. Dynacodynakit st70 a great performer and affordable tube amp is the st70. David hafler and ed laurent founded the dyna company later dynaco with the intention of not only producing transformers, but highquality audio circuitry. Jun 28, 2016 david hafler and ed laurent founded the dyna company later dynaco with the intention of not only producing transformers, but highquality audio circuitry. The dynaco st70 surely must represent the greatest amplification paradox of all time. May 09, 2016 the high end show in munich will see the relaunch and advanced design of the dynaco st70 series 3 which is, without question, the most successful tube amplifier of all time. It was noninverting, and though the measured dc offset was generally below 10mv, it was also unstable, as it was with the nobis. This board replaces the large can capacitor in the power supply section of the dynaco st70 amplifier.
Dynaco stereo 400 manual stereo power amplifier hifi. The downloadable schematic has been replaced with a high resolution pdf file as of 2007. The el34 output stage is pushpull and the dynakit st70 amplifier is rated at 35 watts per channel. Although some solidstate components were introduced into the design, its claimed that the audiosignal path runs through tubes only. It uses classa pushpull stereo topography that has long been characterized as a robust, reliable design of exceptional value. This entry was written by admin, posted on may 29, 20 at 3. Dynaco st70 series 3 amplifier well known as the bestselling tube amp of all time, the iconic dynaco stereo 70 amplifier has been revamped and redesigned in a series 3 model in the relaunched haflerdynaco line, now under the auspices of radial engineering ltd.
Dynaco stereo 70 st70 series ii tube amplifier alerts. Ce manufacturing replacement capacitor is the most common solution, but it is hard to find and expensive. New dynaco st 70 series ii vs original st 70 part i italian version if there is one name in hifi which is synonomous with excellent sound, and at the same time with excellent price, that name is dynaco. Hello again, am glad that the feedback i am getting from many of you indicates that you are happy with the information and ideas i have been describing. Dynaco st 70 this one was recently updated by a passionate tube audio engineer and is functionaly flawless and has an excellent condition cage and very nice chassis. This board shouldnt be doing to the amp what it is doing. Download the dynaco st70mk2 manuals for free hifi manuals. The st70 series 3 tube amplifier is 35 wattsperchannel and switchable between both 4 and 8 ohm outputs. This dynaco st70 driver board pc3 has been developed and designed to be a dropin replacement for dynaco 7199 board. Pa060s power transformer nearly twice the lamination stack size of the original, a470s output transformers, c354 choke. These were powerful, 35w per channel stereo amps typically using a pair of 6l6gc, el34, or similar. One of the most frequent failures in the dynaco st70 is the original quad. Exact replacements for the original can capacitors are difficult. Measurements the st70 series ii, like most tube amplifiers, ran quite warm after its preconditioning test and in normal operation.
Another common problem with vacuum tube amplifiers is the value chosen for the interstage coupling capacitors. Our famous original dyna st70 rebuild plans by frank van. Some people would rather repair their stereo 120 without updating it, maintaining the original design. Dynaco dynakit stereo 70 st70 tube amplifier schematic and instructions manual for assembly and operation. I recently got to work on another vintage stereo kit, the dynaco st70 amplifier. Dynaco stereo 120 repair information update my dynaco. The dynaco st70 series3 has made extensive use of the most modem parts. New dynaco st 70 series ii vs original st70 part ii italian version in part i of this article, we looked at the history of the dynaco st70 and some basic differences between the series ii and the original st70. I have a beautiful looking and sounding dynaco st70 series ii tube amplifier. Dynaco dynakit stereo 70 st70 tube amplifier schematic. Including our custom made transformers, which are made to original specs right here in the usa. Dynaco dynakit mark iii tube amplifier schematic and manual. Our famous original dyna st70 rebuild plans by frank van alstine.
In part ii, i will go into detail about the similarities and differences in circuitry between these two versions of this very. There was a very interesting discussion about this on diy starting about a year ago. All parts needed for a complete upgraded dynaco st70 type kit except for the tubes. If the power supply doesnt work, then the amplifier certainly wont work. It uses octal tubes, which are right in line with the lovely classic sound of the dynaco.
Note that is the st 70 s 7199 tubes were discontinued is production a long time ago and the popular mod is to use 6gh8a instead. If you look at the prices of the sv, the price is not entry level anymore if you get the sv made dynaco series ii. Unfollow dynaco st 70 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The seriesconnected output circuitry is of full complementary symmetry design. Dynaco printed circuit board for two 7199 6an8 triodepentode input driver. No nuts or lockwashers are necessary since this item has threaded holes. The friendly fedex deliverer dropped off a new dynaco st70 series 3 at my home yesterday. View and download dynaco sca80 assembly manual online. Dynaco st70 series 3 advanced classic tube aplifier. The dynaco st70 series 3 tube amplifier is a modern version of the most. Dynaco st70 6gh8 6gh8a ecf82 driver board pcb pc3 kit dyna. The dynaco st 70 series 3 delivers the very soul of high fidelity. The high end show in munich will see the relaunch and advanced design of the dynaco st70 series 3 which is, without question, the most successful tube amplifier of all time.
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